Terminix Reveals Most Rodent-Infested Cities in America
Terminix Global Holdings (NYSE: TMX) has released its annual list of the top 50 most rodent-infested cities in America, with Los Angeles taking the top spot. Other cities in the top five include New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Dallas-Ft. Worth. The rankings were based on the number of rodent-related service requests received over the past year. As colder weather approaches, the risk of rodent infestations increases, prompting Terminix to emphasize the importance of pest control services.
- Terminix ranked alongside major cities, indicating strong demand for pest control services.
- Rodent Awareness Week scheduled for October 17-23, 2021, aligns with increased business opportunities.
- Los Angeles topped the list as the city with the most rodent issues, highlighting a significant pest problem.
Terminix reveals the most rodent-infested cities in America. Did your city make the list? (Photo: Business Wire)
Terminix released the list in advance of Rodent Awareness Week, as designated by the
The City of Angels came in at number one, followed by
"As the seasons change and lower temperatures are just around the corner, rats and mice will be looking for warm, safe places to live, including our homes," says
Terminix based the rankings on the number of requests received for help with rats and/or mice from each city over the past year.* The top 50 cities for rodent infestations in
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These unwelcome guests can cause extensive damage to homes. Mice can fit through an opening as small as one-quarter of an inch wide, which is about the width of a pencil. Once inside the home, rodents can:
- Gnaw on and scratch household items, including furniture, books, clothing, carpets and items that hold significant sentimental value.
- Scavenge food and gnaw through food storage containers in cabinets and pantry areas.
- Eat from pet bowls and chew through pet food boxes and bags.
- Gnaw on electrical wiring, which can cause appliance failures or spark a fire.
- Chew through insulation in walls and attics.
- Make nests in walls, attics and air ducts, creating unpleasant odors that can fill adjacent rooms.
But rats and mice can be much more than a mere nuisance. More importantly, these pests can also pose a serious threat to public health. With their urine and droppings, rodents can contaminate food items, linens, clothing and other areas of the home. If left untreated, a rodent infestation can lead to the spread of germs that cause diseases like hantavirus, rat bite fever and salmonellosis, among others.
Although rats and mice sometimes live in the home undetected, there are some tell-tale signs homeowners can look out for. Common signs of a rodent infestation include:
- Small droppings in the home, including the back of drawers and cabinets, and on the floor along walls
- Holes or gnaw marks in food packaging
- Chewed wires or materials
- Urine stains on shelves and in the back of drawers and cabinets
- Footprints and tail-drags in dust or any other powder
- Nesting materials (paper, cardboard, insulation, other fibrous materials)
- Scratching or thumping in walls
For more information, visit Terminix.com or call 1-800-Terminix.
*This ranking was created by compiling rodent-specific data from Terminix branches across the country. The rankings represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with the most leads received between
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